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Selangor Series

Soil developed on marine clay soil; brown (10YR 4/3, 5/3) few strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) mottles; clay; moderate to weak, medium subangular blocky; friable; deep; imperfect to somewhat imperfectly drained; occurs on flat terrain; cation exchange capacity 15-20 cmol(+) per kg soil; low base saturation; cambic diagnostic horizon.

Occurrence

Common soils occur in West-Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Soil Classification

FAO Unesco Legend 1990:
Dystric Cambisols

USDA Soil Taxonomy 1987:
Fine, mixed, Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts

Soil Suitability Class


Soil Limitations


Crop Suitability

Suitable for most perennial crops and short term crops.

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